Events Listed As Open to the Public

Dr. Phil Hoffman is a content creator and public media leader with more than 30 years’ experience in multimedia transformation and audience centric media. He will give us an update on the current state of our public media.

The Spring 2025 semester marks the opening of the first exhibit in the Public History Exhibit Works in the Burkhardt Building. Dr. Wendy Soltz, Director of Public History, and her students had the opportunity to curate the exciting new exhibit, Auto Indiana.

Come see the Ball State Studio Band perform at Indiana's premier Jazz club - The Jazz Kitchen! Students under 21 can attend with a parent or guardian, government ID, and a food or beverage purchase. Visit The Jazz Kitchen's website for more information.

Students in grades 4 through 8 are invited to participate in a special workshop at the David Owlsey Museum of Art.

Join us for the weekly Culture Exchange, hosted by the Rinker Center for Global Affairs, where international students share the traditions, customs, and unique experiences of their home countries.

Shannon Nichol, FASLA, is co-founder of GGN in Seattle. Ms. Nichol holds degrees from the University of Washington and University of Liverpool and has won multiple awards from American Society of Landscape Architects. Her designs include San Francisco’s India Basin Shoreline Park, the Lurie Garden in Chicago, and the Gates Foundation Campus.

Join the Elysian Trombone Consort for a concert in Hahn Hall! This event is free and open to the public.

Hear from internationally known installation artist Justin Favela as a part of the Arts Alive program!

Join us in AT 183 for day 2 of the French Film Festival! (English subtitles)

Dr. Lisa DaVia Rubenstein will discuss her research into the coping mechanisms developed by gifted students dealing with stress as well as the potential long-term effects that those students may suffer and how interventions can be improved upon in order to lessen negative outcomes for those students.

Join us for a fun afternoon featuring Linda Burkhardt, who will share how needlepoint has evolved over the years. Afterward, we’ll enjoy an elegant afternoon tea complete with some of our favorite finger sandwiches and cookies! You'll also have the opportunity to admire needlepoint creations crafted by previous students. Hats are optional!

On this first day of spring, enjoy music performed by the voice students of Dr. Cynthia L. Smith. This event is free and open to the public.

Featuring Ball State alumni: Jay Coles (Fiction), Matt Hart (Poetry), Alysia Sawchyn (Creative Nonfiction), Gretchen Stelter (CNF, Editing)

Fridays: March 14, 21 at 5:00pm; Saturdays: March 15, 22 at 5:00pm; Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut, explore the amazing worlds of space, and discover the perils that lurk there as we subject Chad, a test astronaut, to everything space has to throw at him. Perfect for families and groups with kids ages 8+, all ages are welcome.

Fridays: March 14, 21 at 6:30pm; Saturdays: March 15, 22 at 6:30pm; Explore the work being done around the globe to help make the dream of getting humans to Mars a reality. Perfect for ages 8+, all ages are welcome.

This concert has been rescheduled to March 26 at 7:30 p.m.

The Campus Orchestra is a non-auditioned full orchestra featuring students and members of the Ball State community. This concert is free and open to the public.

This performance has been cancelled. Instead, enjoy Groove: Interlocking Cultures Through Movement on March 21-22 at 7:30 p.m.

Good Boys and True is a drama that delves into the complexities of privilege and moral ambiguity, centered on a scandal involving a promising college athlete and the fallout that reveals deeper truths about those around him. Tickets available at the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Enjoy music performed by our talented clarinet and saxophone studios. This event is free and open to the public.

Saturdays: March 15, 22 at 3:30pm; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners, all ages are welcome.

Fridays: March 14, 21 at 5:00pm; Saturdays: March 15, 22 at 5:00pm; Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut, explore the amazing worlds of space, and discover the perils that lurk there as we subject Chad, a test astronaut, to everything space has to throw at him. Perfect for families and groups with kids ages 8+, all ages are welcome.

Fridays: March 14, 21 at 6:30pm; Saturdays: March 15, 22 at 6:30pm; Explore the work being done around the globe to help make the dream of getting humans to Mars a reality. Perfect for ages 8+, all ages are welcome.

Chunhui Yang is a voice student of Mei Zhong. This event is free and open to the public.

Join us for a celebration of cultural exchange, unity, and the universal language of kinesthetic movement. Tickets available through the Emens Box Office.

This performance has been cancelled. Instead, enjoy Groove: Interlocking Cultures Through Movement on March 21-22 at 7:30 p.m.

This poignant drama tells the story of Sarah and Hannah two sisters in their 20s, who share the frustrating isolation of the Colorado plains with their mother, a pet sheep, and a pickup truck that no one uses. Filled with bleak humor that grows gruesomely darker, dread is grimly stoked throughout, and explosive resolution draws ever closer... Tickets available at the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

The Faculty Artist Series features School of Music faculty sharing their talent and passion for music with the campus and community. Program to include Songs of Travel and Old American Songs. Free and open to the public with livestream available.

Program to be announced. Event is free and open to the public.

Good Boys and True is a drama that delves into the complexities of privilege and moral ambiguity, centered on a scandal involving a promising college athlete and the fallout that reveals deeper truths about those around him. Tickets available at the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Emily Roush-Elliott is founding partner of Delta Design Build Workshop, a social impact design build organization that “builds equity through the built environment in the Mississippi Delta.”

7:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium

The School of Art invites the public to attend as Master of Fine Arts degree candidates present their thesis exhibitions from March 25-April 11 in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery. Artwork being displayed is by Mary Vozenilek (ceramics), Anna Grabowski (glass), and Michelle Pokorny (glass). Reception is from 4 - 6 pm on April 3.

Steve Hall is the Co-Founder of Tinker Coffee Co., a specialty coffee roaster in Indianapolis, IN. Steve holds a BS in Hotel Administration from Cornell University and a MBA from Case Western Reserve University. After spending several years in the wine industry, Steve discovered his passion for specialty coffee and founded Tinker Coffee Co. with his brother-in-law, Jeff Johnson, in 2014. Tinker Coffee Co. now operates five cafes in Indianapolis, two cafes at the Indianapolis International Airport, and has a robust ecommerce and wholesale coffee roasting presence in the Midwest.

Located in the heart of Albany, Indiana, John Peterson Pottery has been in operation for more than 40 years. Specializing in handcrafted ceramics, the studio offers a range of unique pieces created by skilled artisans. Address is 5801 E Pottery Road. Due to limited parking, carpooling is encouraged.

The School of Art invites the public to attend as Master of Fine Arts degree candidates present their thesis exhibitions from March 25-April 11 in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery. Artwork being displayed is by Mary Vozenilek (ceramics), Anna Grabowski (glass), and Michelle Pokorny (glass). Reception is from 4 - 6 pm on April 3.

Join us for the weekly Culture Exchange, hosted by the Rinker Center for Global Affairs, where international students share the traditions, customs, and unique experiences of their home countries.

Dr. Scott Trappe, John and Janice Fisher Endowed Chair of Human Bioenergetics and Director of the Human Performance Laboratory, will share his groundbreaking work in exercise physiology.

Join us for the next event in the 2024-2025 Teachers College Dean’s Lecture Series, featuring Dr. Laura Bassette.

"Periodical" tells the unexpected story of the human body by exploring the marvel and mystery of the menstrual cycle, from first period to last. But this is not your middle school sex-ed class. Bringing you stories from soccer champion Megan Rapinoe who reveals how members of the U.S. Soccer team track their cycles when training for the Women’s World Cup (which they won), to scientists who are discovering the power and possibilities of stem cells found in period blood, to young activists flipping the bill on period tax one state at a time, we uncover the shocking truths, challenge taboos, and celebrate the untapped potential of this special nutrient-dense blood. Dr. Jean Marie Place, Associate Professor of Health Science, will facilitate discussion following the screening.

Please join the School of Art for a presentation by Michael Endo. From 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. in AJ225.

This concert has been canceled.

The School of Art invites the public to attend as Master of Fine Arts degree candidates present their thesis exhibitions from March 25-April 11 in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery. Artwork being displayed is by Mary Vozenilek (ceramics), Anna Grabowski (glass), and Michelle Pokorny (glass). Reception is from 4 - 6 pm on April 3.

Instructor, Ann Johnson, guides artists in crafting a truly unique world of creative expression. In her two-day watercolor workshop, participants will explore a blend of drawing, painting, stamp-making, printing, and collage to create imaginative and refined portraits.

Join us in AT 183 for day 3 of the French Film Festival! (English subtitles)

Support our Theatre Education students as they present Cobweb Dreams at Burris School & Indiana Academy!

Good Boys and True is a drama that delves into the complexities of privilege and moral ambiguity, centered on a scandal involving a promising college athlete and the fallout that reveals deeper truths about those around him. Tickets available at the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Join guest artist Carter Johnson for a piano masterclass! Event is free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend as Master of Fine Arts degree candidates present their thesis exhibitions from March 25-April 11 in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery. Artwork being displayed is by Mary Vozenilek (ceramics), Anna Grabowski (glass), and Michelle Pokorny (glass). Reception is from 4 - 6 pm on April 3.

Enjoy a midday break with mindfulness meditation in the DOMA galleries.

Pianists Galit Gertsenzon (Honors College) and Kendra Lowery (Teachers College) will perform with mezzo-soprano Cynthia L. Smith (School of Music) in a BSU Women's Week Recital entitled Illuminating 20th Century Women's Voices Through Music on Friday, March 28th at 1:00PM in the DOMA Sculpture Court. This recital is free and open to all.

This exciting event lets you explore the vibrant culture of a featured country through fun games, trivia, delicious food, and engaging dance and music.

Support our Theatre Education students as they present Cobweb Dreams at Burris School & Indiana Academy!

Support our Theatre Education students as they present Cobweb Dreams at Burris School & Indiana Academy!

Join us for a showcase of new accessible practices in Conducting! Ethan W. Atterson is a student of Ryan Hourigan and Gregory Robbins. This event is free and open to the public.

Adrian Scott Fine is President and CEO for the Los Angeles Conservancy. Mr. Fine, a BUPD graduate, is a 14 -year veteran of the Conservancy, working to protect heritage and historic places in California.

The School of Art invites the public to attend as Master of Fine Arts degree candidates present their thesis exhibitions from March 25-April 11 in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery. Artwork being displayed is by Mary Vozenilek (ceramics), Anna Grabowski (glass), and Michelle Pokorny (glass). Reception is from 4 - 6 pm on April 3.

Tracing your roots is a way to document history and family information that you can pass along to future generations. With many resources available online, genealogy is becoming popular and easier to accomplish. Class is for those will little or no previous knowledge of genealogy. We encourage you to come to all four sessions, but understand if you may need to miss one or two. | Four Tuesdays starting April 1.

Listen to Ball State graduate students as they share insights about their home countries, followed by a Q&A session.

Economics provides a powerful toolset of skills that are in high demand in a wide variety of settings. Being sought for these skills can be a double-edged sword, inviting passionate criticism alongside praise and inviting you to other parties’ squabbles. This talk describes some of the unique challenges of economics as rhetoric in the public policy space. Special emphasis will be placed on the forms of communication used by new graduates and the delivery of economic analysis through public presentations and “one-page memos.”

Will Weissert is a trombone student of Chris Van Hof. This event is free and open to the public.

This poignant drama tells the story of Sarah and Hannah two sisters in their 20s, who share the frustrating isolation of the Colorado plains with their mother, a pet sheep, and a pickup truck that no one uses. Filled with bleak humor that grows gruesomely darker, dread is grimly stoked throughout, and explosive resolution draws ever closer... Tickets available at the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

The School of Art invites the public to attend as Master of Fine Arts degree candidates present their thesis exhibitions from March 25-April 11 in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery. Artwork being displayed is by Mary Vozenilek (ceramics), Anna Grabowski (glass), and Michelle Pokorny (glass). Reception is from 4 - 6 pm on April 3.

Join us at this entertaining One Ball State Day in-person event at Lewellen Pool!

Join us for the weekly Culture Exchange, hosted by the Rinker Center for Global Affairs, where international students share the traditions, customs, and unique experiences of their home countries.

Jordan Whickey is a saxophone student of Nate Bogert. This event is free and open to the public.

Join us for a casual get-together at Glacier Brewhouse in downtown Anchorage to celebrate One Ball State Day!

Join us in AT 183 for day 4 of the French Film Festival! (English subtitles)

The School of Art invites the public to attend as Master of Fine Arts degree candidates present their thesis exhibitions from March 25-April 11 in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery. Artwork being displayed is by Mary Vozenilek (ceramics), Anna Grabowski (glass), and Michelle Pokorny (glass). Reception is from 4 - 6 pm on April 3.

The School of Art invites the public to attend the reception for our Glass and Ceramics MFA Thesis Exhibitions. Artwork being displayed is by Mary Vozenilek (ceramics), Anna Grabowski (glass), and Michelle Pokorny (glass). This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of our seniors!

This poignant drama tells the story of Sarah and Hannah two sisters in their 20s, who share the frustrating isolation of the Colorado plains with their mother, a pet sheep, and a pickup truck that no one uses. Filled with bleak humor that grows gruesomely darker, dread is grimly stoked throughout, and explosive resolution draws ever closer... Tickets available at the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Ready to have fun and relax? Look no further than the Miller College of Business Spring Carnival hosted by the Dean's Student Advisory Council. Hang out with us on April 4th from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. on University Green and play games, network, and play volleyball. All students are welcome including newly admitted students for next year. We hope to see you there!

The School of Art invites the public to attend as Master of Fine Arts degree candidates present their thesis exhibitions from March 25-April 11 in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery. Artwork being displayed is by Mary Vozenilek (ceramics), Anna Grabowski (glass), and Michelle Pokorny (glass). Reception is from 4 - 6 pm on April 3.

Join us for this special occasion card-making class featuring different styles of stamps and a variety of supplies. In addition to learning helpful tips and tricks for making your handmade cards stunning, you’ll also receive all the supplies you need to make five, one-of-a-kind cards during class for your family and friends to enjoy.

7:00 p.m. | Emens Auditorium

A fun-filled opportunity for families and kids to experience the artworks at DOMA through art making activities with student teachers from the Ball State Art Education program.

3:00 p.m. | Emens Auditorium

Enjoy music performed by our talented cello studio. This event is free and open to the public.

Come see Ball State Opera Theatre's spring production in Sursa Performance Hall! Tickets will be available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Need some art for your room or some new stickers for your water bottle? Come to our Student Print Sale!

The School of Art invites the public to attend as Master of Fine Arts degree candidates present their thesis exhibitions from March 25-April 11 in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery. Artwork being displayed is by Mary Vozenilek (ceramics), Anna Grabowski (glass), and Michelle Pokorny (glass). Reception is from 4 - 6 pm on April 3.

Need some art for your room or some new stickers for your water bottle? Come to our Student Print Sale!

For more than 20 years James Rooney has developed, launched, and led social impact and sustainability strategies and initiatives for domestic and international companies. James currently serves as the first head of Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy for Olo, a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform for the restaurant industry. Before that, James was the first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) leader for Dick’s Sporting Goods, the first Executive Director for the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation, and spent nearly a decade with Microsoft Philanthropies where he lead a variety of global technology, humanitarian response, and community programs. James graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelors of Arts in English and a minor in Journalism and earned a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Policy and Governance. He also holds a Sustainable Business Certificate from Presidio Graduate School and an Impact Reporting & Measurement for the SDGs Certificate from Duke University.

Have you ever purchased an African Violet from a box store, only to have it die or stop flowering? Dr. Jeff Smith is a member of the African Violet Society of America and has combined his training as a Botanist with his hobby of African Violets. His program will give a brief history of African Violets, a short course on how to grow and reproduce these plants, and an informative slide show of the many types of violets that are available in the hobbyist world but not sold in box stores.

Enjoy a concert of standard jazz favorites and original compositions with the Ball State Jazz Combos under the direction of Mark Buselli. Program to be announced.

7:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium

The School of Art invites the public to attend as Master of Fine Arts degree candidates present their thesis exhibitions from March 25-April 11 in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery. Artwork being displayed is by Mary Vozenilek (ceramics), Anna Grabowski (glass), and Michelle Pokorny (glass). Reception is from 4 - 6 pm on April 3.

Need some art for your room or some new stickers for your water bottle? Come to our Student Print Sale!

This recital will feature the students of Mei Zhong. Free and open to the public.

Please join the School of Art for a presentation by Nancy Floyd. From 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. in AJ 225.

The Student Composers' Forum features creative and innovative musical compositions written by undergraduate and graduate Ball State University composers. Free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend as Master of Fine Arts degree candidates present their thesis exhibitions from March 25-April 11 in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery. Artwork being displayed is by Mary Vozenilek (ceramics), Anna Grabowski (glass), and Michelle Pokorny (glass). Reception is from 4 - 6 pm on April 3.

Need some art for your room or some new stickers for your water bottle? Come to our Student Print Sale!

Poet, photographer, and scholar Kimberly Blaeser will be at Ball State for a reading, book signing, and Q+A (location TBA).

Oscar Joven is a piano student of Lori Rhoden. This event is free and open to the public.

Join us in AT 183 for day 5 of the French Film Festival! (English subtitles)

The School of Art invites the public to attend as Master of Fine Arts degree candidates present their thesis exhibitions from March 25-April 11 in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery. Artwork being displayed is by Mary Vozenilek (ceramics), Anna Grabowski (glass), and Michelle Pokorny (glass). Reception is from 4 - 6 pm on April 3.

Enjoy a midday break with mindfulness meditation in the DOMA galleries.

Qianting Huang, Benjamin Swain, and Ayrice Wilson are voice students in our graduate program. This event is free and open to the public.

Fridays: April 11, 25 at 5:00pm; Saturdays: April 12, 26 at 5:00pm; Enjoy a guided meditation experience with views of an amazing sunset as you travel to the North Pole to relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights. Perfect for ages 12+, all ages are welcome.

This recital will feature the students of Mihoko Watanabe. Free and open to the public.

Fridays: April 11, 25 at 6:30pm; Saturdays: April 12, 26 at 6:30pm; Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections. Perfect for ages 10+, all ages are welcome.

Support our Theatre Education students as they present As If, Cassandra by Jason Pizzarello at Muncie Civic Theatre!

Blood Wedding explores the inevitability of fate and the passionate forces that drive human actions. In a series of poetic and haunting scenes, this story captures the profound and often tragic emotions of love, betrayal, and destiny. Tickets available at the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Concluding their season in style, Chamber Choir members demonstrate their virtuosity and expressive talents with an ambitious program of music both old and new. Led by conductor Andrew Crow. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

Join the Department of Chemistry on April 12th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the 1st floor of the Foundational Science Building for Science Day.

Support our Theatre Education students as they present Willy Wonka Jr. at Northside Middle School!

Join creative writing students in exploring DOMA's special exhibition in this free workshop.

Ball State's Wind Ensemble presents a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

Saturdays: April 12, 26 at 3:30pm; Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle as they meet a helpful astronomer and an astronaut. Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners, all ages are welcome.

Fridays: April 11, 25 at 5:00pm; Saturdays: April 12, 26 at 5:00pm; Enjoy a guided meditation experience with views of an amazing sunset as you travel to the North Pole to relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights. Perfect for ages 12+, all ages are welcome.

Damian Davis is a voice student of Daniel Narducci. This event is free and open to the public.

Fridays: April 11, 25 at 6:30pm; Saturdays: April 12, 26 at 6:30pm; Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections. Perfect for ages 10+, all ages are welcome.

Support our Theatre Education students as they present As If, Cassandra by Jason Pizzarello at Muncie Civic Theatre!

Support our Theatre Education students as they present Willy Wonka Jr. at Northside Middle School!

Simone Robinson-Stevens is a student of Christoph Thompson. This event is free and open to the public.

Blood Wedding explores the inevitability of fate and the passionate forces that drive human actions. In a series of poetic and haunting scenes, this story captures the profound and often tragic emotions of love, betrayal, and destiny. Tickets available at the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

The Faculty Artist Series features School of Music faculty sharing their talent and passion for music with the campus and community. Program to be announced. Free and open to the public with livestream available.

Support our Theatre Education students as they present As If, Cassandra by Jason Pizzarello at Muncie Civic Theatre!

Carlos Juanillo-Castillo and Brianna Komorech are euphonium and tuba students of Matthew Lyon. This event is free and open to the public.

This recital will feature the students of Stephen Campbell. Free and open to the public.

The Whitehead Guest Lecture in Sustainability Series Presents Felix Heisel. Felix is the director of the Circular Construction Lab at Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning. He is a faculty fellow at the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability and graduate field member in architecture, systems engineering, and matter design computation.

This recital will feature the woodwind students of Mihoko Watanabe. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.

Jennifer Wiese is a mother of four boys with dietary needs. When her eldest son was diagnosed with autism at the age of 8, she discovered that following a gluten- and casein-free diet helped him be a happier, thriving little boy. The hitch was that the gluten-free foods available on grocery store shelves were dry, bland, and very expensive. Jennifer started BeeFree in January 2010 from the desire to feed her kids foods that fit their dietary needs and still tasted great. BeeFree is committed to bringing great tasting treats to anyone while sticking to their gluten, grain, and dairy-free standards. BeeFree is owned and operated in Noblesville, IN and can now be found on Amazon and in grocery stores around the nation.

Dr. Chuck Reynolds will provide an update on enrollment, finances, teacher compensation, capital improvements, and student outcomes.

Angie Estes and Mark Irwin Book Tour. Tues., April 15th, 5-6:15pm: Reading and Book Signing

Enjoy a concert of standard jazz favorites and original compositions with the Ball State Jazz Combos under the direction of Mark Buselli. Program to be announced.

Shengxin Liu and Oksana Komarenko are students in our graduate program. This event is free and open to the public.

Book Tour: Angie Estes and Mark Irwin. Wed., April 16th, 11am, Q+A on literary editing and publishing.

For more than twenty-nine years, the Student Symposium has provided students with the opportunity to present their creative and scholarly projects, while gaining valuable insight from faculty and staff judges across campus and competing for cash prizes. The Symposium inspires interdisciplinary discourse, allowing students to learn from one another and engage more deeply. The Symposium also provides opportunities for participants to discuss their work with a broad audience and is open to any student from Ball State (undergraduate and graduate), Burris Laboratory School, and the Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities.

Katy Tenbarge is a cello student of Peter Opie. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.

Join us in AT 183 for day 6 of the French Film Festival! (English subtitles)

This recital will feature the voice students of Yoko Shimazaki-Kilburn. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.

Qihao Zhang is a piano student of James Helton. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.

The Power of the Word with Too Black and Chantel Massey at 6:30-8pm, SC 301/02

Blood Wedding explores the inevitability of fate and the passionate forces that drive human actions. In a series of poetic and haunting scenes, this story captures the profound and often tragic emotions of love, betrayal, and destiny. Tickets available at the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Join us for the Immersive Learning Showcase on April 18, 2025 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm in the Student Center Cardinal Hall. Awards will be given including the Immersive Learning Faculty Awards, Immersive Learning Student Team Award, and the Community Partner Award.

Join a DOMA gallery guide for a tour of the special exhibition "People and Places."

Blood Wedding explores the inevitability of fate and the passionate forces that drive human actions. In a series of poetic and haunting scenes, this story captures the profound and often tragic emotions of love, betrayal, and destiny. Tickets available at the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Join a free public tour of works selected by a DOMA gallery guide.

Blood Wedding explores the inevitability of fate and the passionate forces that drive human actions. In a series of poetic and haunting scenes, this story captures the profound and often tragic emotions of love, betrayal, and destiny. Tickets available at the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Michael Shebek is a Ball State graduate and former standout pitcher for the school's baseball team. Leveraging the skills and discipline he learned at Ball State, Michael went on to become the CEO of multiple U.S.-based companies, including Automatic Pool Covers, Inc. and Cover Care, LLC. In 2000, he acquired Automatic Pool Covers and spearheaded a transformative strategic change that resulted in a remarkable 30-fold revenue increase over the next 25 years, and revolutionized the industry in the process. Michael is a firm believer that when you identify a problem, you might be the first to discover a solution. He shares his approach to problem-solving with a solution-oriented mindset, demonstrating how entrepreneurs can seize opportunities and drive innovation.

Learn how you can start incorporating the Mediterranean lifestyle into your daily life. This approach to health is more than just a diet—it’s a way of living that emphasizes wholesome foods, regular movement, and strong social connections.

Enjoy a concert of standard jazz favorites and original compositions with the Ball State Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Mark Buselli. Program to be announced. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

Enjoy a musical performance in DOMA's Sculpture Court.

Selected works from dance majors highlighting the best in original dances that vary in style and form. Tickets available at the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall

Enjoy a midday break with mindfulness meditation in the DOMA galleries.

Fridays: April 11, 25 at 5:00pm; Saturdays: April 12, 26 at 5:00pm; Enjoy a guided meditation experience with views of an amazing sunset as you travel to the North Pole to relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights. Perfect for ages 12+, all ages are welcome.

Fridays: April 11, 25 at 6:30pm; Saturdays: April 12, 26 at 6:30pm; Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections. Perfect for ages 10+, all ages are welcome.

Selected works from dance majors highlighting the best in original dances that vary in style and form. Tickets available at the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Ball State's concert bands present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

A professional development event for East Central Indiana Art Teachers, hosted by the Art Education Association of Indiana, College of Fine Art, and the School of Art at Ball State University. Registration is required by April 4th at 5 p.m.

Saturdays: April 12, 26 at 3:30pm; Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle as they meet a helpful astronomer and an astronaut. Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners, all ages are welcome.

Fridays: April 11, 25 at 5:00pm; Saturdays: April 12, 26 at 5:00pm; Enjoy a guided meditation experience with views of an amazing sunset as you travel to the North Pole to relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights. Perfect for ages 12+, all ages are welcome.

Fridays: April 11, 25 at 6:30pm; Saturdays: April 12, 26 at 6:30pm; Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections. Perfect for ages 10+, all ages are welcome.

Selected works from dance majors highlighting the best in original dances that vary in style and form. Tickets available at the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

This performance provides a capstone to a robust year of choral activities for four ensembles performing together and combined. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

Entering its 40th year, the week-long course—the official “basic course” for the International Certified Economic Developer Certification—offers intensive training in the basic concepts, methods, and strategies of economic, industrial, business, entrepreneurial, workforce, and community development. It is a comprehensive educational experience in the theory and practice of holistic approaches to building and sustaining vibrant communities. Upon successful completion, participants join the ranks of over 2,200 alumni serving their communities, counties, regions, and states in capacities ranging from local economic development officials, community developers, consultants, and elected officials.

Entering its 40th year, the week-long course—the official “basic course” for the International Certified Economic Developer Certification—offers intensive training in the basic concepts, methods, and strategies of economic, industrial, business, entrepreneurial, workforce, and community development. It is a comprehensive educational experience in the theory and practice of holistic approaches to building and sustaining vibrant communities. Upon successful completion, participants join the ranks of over 2,200 alumni serving their communities, counties, regions, and states in capacities ranging from local economic development officials, community developers, consultants, and elected officials.

Entering its 40th year, the week-long course—the official “basic course” for the International Certified Economic Developer Certification—offers intensive training in the basic concepts, methods, and strategies of economic, industrial, business, entrepreneurial, workforce, and community development. It is a comprehensive educational experience in the theory and practice of holistic approaches to building and sustaining vibrant communities. Upon successful completion, participants join the ranks of over 2,200 alumni serving their communities, counties, regions, and states in capacities ranging from local economic development officials, community developers, consultants, and elected officials.

Visit DOMA to enjoy the Art in Bloom floral arrangements as well as tours, demos, and activities - with no admission fee and extended museum hours!